The loss of Collins – a fourth-year pro who has appeared in 27 games over parts of four NFL seasons with the Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars – isn't as significant a loss as Melton. But it leaves Chicago are thin at the position.

Nose tackle Stephen Paea sat out Sunday's game with a sprained toe. The only other defensive tackles on the 53-man roster are Landon Cohen and Zach Minter.

Trestman acknowledged the Bears will look outside the building for help but said it would be tough to get any player ready off the street in time for Thursday's game against the New York Giants.

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New York Jets place kicker Nick Folk (2) celebrates the game winning field goal kick in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Jets won 30-28.
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